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Genelec 9320 Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 9320 Reference Controller Operating Manual Genelec UNIO Platform...
  • Page 2 9320 Reference Controller Operating Manual 2 (52) THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Display Screen Saver and key LED brightness ............20 Getting Connected ........................ 22 Computer ........................22 GLM Network ....................... 22 Audio connections in 9320A ..................23 Audio connections to Genelec SAM monitors .............. 23 USB Audio ........................24 Using Aural ID Binaural Rendering ................24...
  • Page 4 8.2.2 Headphone Settings Configuration ................33 8.2.3 Input/Output Settings Configuration ................. 33 8.2.4 9320 Settings Set as a Group Property ..............35 Headphone Output Calibration ..................35 8.3.1 Headphone Specific Data ..................35 8.3.2 Personal Calibration of Headphone Sound ............. 35 8.3.3...
  • Page 5 9320 Reference Controller Operating Manual 5 (52) 10.1 MONO .......................... 44 10.2 DIFF ..........................44 10.3 INVERT ........................44 10.4 MUTE ........................... 44 10.5 DIM ..........................45 10.6 PRESET ........................45 10.7 BASS M ........................45 Operating Environment ......................46 11.1...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Congratulations and thank you for choosing Genelec! Since 1978, Genelec has been guided by a single idea – to make perfect active monitors that deliver neutral and accurate sound in every kind of acoustical environment. In Genelec’s quest for this ultimate goal, our unrivalled commitment to research and development has led us to continuously develop innovative driver technology, electronic circuitry, enclosure designs and more.

  • Page 7: Unio Concept

    2.3 Reference Controller The 9320 is a key device in the UNIO concept thinking, unifying the use of both the loudspeaker based and headphone based monitoring technologies and enabling equal access to loudspeaker-based and headphone-based monitoring.

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    9320 Reference Controller Operating Manual 8 (52) 3 Package Contents 9320 Reference Controller product package is delivered with the following content:  9320 Reference Controller device  USB cable with type C connectors on both ends and an adapter enabling connectivity to USB-A sockets in a computer ...

  • Page 9: General Description

    4.1 Reference Controller Signal Processing The system frequency response of 9320 extends from 0.2 Hz (-3 dB) and up to 45 kHz (-3 dB) on all outputs for complete delivery of the full recorded audio content. The AES digital audio input accepts a samples rate range 32–192 kHz and word lengths up to 24 bits.

  • Page 10: Intended Ways Of Using

    Fig. 1. Signal processing block diagram of 9320A. 4.2 Intended Ways of Using 9320 is intended to be used with the GLM software and Aural ID software but can be also used in the Independent mode. 4.2.1 Loudspeaker-Based Monitoring 9320 Reference Controller is a physical user interface for the most important Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM™) functions, empowering management of Genelec Smart Monitoring System (SAM™)

  • Page 11: Headphone Monitoring

    In addition to the loudspeaker-based monitoring solutions, the 9320 offers a professional-grade headphone monitoring output, support for personal headphone sound character calibration and access to Genelec Aural ID technology enabling rendering of audio using a personal HRTF for reliable stereo and immersive channel layout monitoring with accuracy similar to using loudspeakers.

  • Page 12: Features In 9320A

    9320 Reference Controller Operating Manual 12 (52) 5 Features in 9320A 5.1 Connectors On the back side, 9320 has (see Fig. 1, from left to right) the following connectors  Genelec measurement microphone connector  Headphone output, 6.3 mm stereo jack ...

  • Page 13: Controls

    The 9320 is powered up and down by pressing the MENU key. To power the 9320 down, a long press on the MENU key is needed. When power down time-out count begins, the display shows the waiting time passing until 9320 powers down.

  • Page 14: Control Knob And Display

    SPL scale relative to the max SPL, or on absolute SPL at the listening location, available after calibration. The top row can contain small labels and these indicate the state of the 9320. Fig. 6. Relative level display (left), absolute SPL level display (right).

  • Page 15: Physical Control Mapping To Glm

    5.1.3 Physical Control Mapping to GLM The 9320 controls match the controls in the GLM software user interface and local controls. Using 9320 can replace the use of GLM software, enabling GLM to run in the background in a digital audio workstation while having physical controls to access most essential GLM functions.

  • Page 16: Menu Functions

    9320 Reference Controller Operating Manual 16 (52) The preset level is configure in GLM software, and the value is stored in the System Setup File. The BASS M switch operates the bass management bypass system in GLM software. Bass management bypass prevents crossover filtering in a subwoofer and passes the full band signal to monitors instead of filtering and playing the low frequencies in the subwoofer.
  • Page 17 9320 Reference Controller Operating Manual 17 (52) There is also a time-out exit from the menu function – 9320 exits the menu structure after a two-minute time-out. Table 3. Menu item descriptions. Menu Display Description Signal level metering Pressing again the MENU key brings up the input and output level meters.

  • Page 18: Input Key: Selecting An Audio Input

    Cancel backs out of the menu system to the main display. Note that the 9320 setup is done using the GLM software. Because of this, the 9320 settings are mostly not available in the device menu. 5.3 INPUT key: Selecting an Audio Input Fig.

  • Page 19: Output Keys: Selecting Audio Output

    This shows the selected output in the display, the text next to the selected key turn on, and the selected output audio turns on. The mode of level control is shown after the output name as “9320 level control” when the 9320 Reference Controller is adjusting the level of the outgoing audio signal level when the volume level is...

  • Page 20: Display Screen Saver And Key Led Brightness

    Fig. 15. The output level adjusted by 9320A Pressing any output key longer than 3 sec turns all outputs in 9320 off. Then, the display shows the text “No output” and the second line “GLM level control”. After a brief time, the display returns to the main display, showing the current level setting but all the outputs in 9320 remain off.
  • Page 21 9320 Reference Controller Operating Manual 21 (52) the key lights. This is normally not selected, and then the key lights remain on even when the display screen saver turns on. It is not possible to entirely disable the display display screen saver as this would significantly reduce the display life time.

  • Page 22: Getting Connected

    22 (52) 6 Getting Connected 6.1 Computer The 9320 controller is powered by USB power and also interacts with the computer and receives USB audio over the Computer connector. Follow these steps to connect 9320 to a computer  Connect computer USB output to 9320 controller using a USB type C to type C cable (included) ...

  • Page 23: Audio Connections In 9320A

    Any audio input can be routed to any of the monitoring outputs. Fig. 19. Monitoring inputs and outputs in 9320A. The audio input to 9320 is selected by pressing the INPUT key. The selected input is shown momentarily in the main display.

  • Page 24: Usb Audio

    The 9320 can be selected to use fixed level line output in analogue and digital audio formats, or the output level can be set to be adjustable. This selection is done as a part of the 9320 configuration in the GLM software.
  • Page 25 9320 Reference Controller Operating Manual 25 (52)  follow the steps outlined in Aural ID software user manual to configure and personally calibrate the headphone monitoring.  in the GLM software, create a Group setting that selects the headphone output and Aural ID, enabling you to quickly select the headphone monitoring enhanced by the Aural ID technology by simply pressing one of the Group selection keys in 9320A.

  • Page 26: Examples Of Use

    7.1 Out of the Box Out of the box, no internal settings of 9320 are set. Then, 9320 can accept audio from any of the inputs, including the USB audio input, and can play audio to any of the outputs. The output level is adjusted using the knob.

  • Page 27: Immersive Monitoring

    Monitoring of immersive audio formats with high channel-count monitoring systems is fully supported by GLM software and monitor management is fully supported by 9320 together with GLM software. In this situation, the audio connectivity typically routes analogue or digital AES/EBU audio signals from DAW outboard DACs or audio interfaces to the monitors.

  • Page 28: Using With Glm Software

    After these steps you are ready to start the firmware update. 8.1.3 Performing the firmware update To start the firmware update, click on the 9320 to open the device status window. Then, find the “update” button (see Figure) and click this button.
  • Page 29 To update the firmware, click on the “UPDATE” button. Then, follow instructions on the screen, and wait until the firmware update is complete. Do not turn off power to 9320 when the firmware update is in progress. Do not detach the USB cable or turn off a USB power supply during the firmware update.

  • Page 30: Verifying The Firmware Update

    Fig. 26. The start-up splash screen shows the firmware version number on the last line. The firmware version number is also visible in the GLM software, in the 9320 status window after the “FW Version” text. To find this, click the 9320 icon in the GLM software main window.

  • Page 31: Common Settings Configuration

    9320 replaces the GLM Adapter functionality and provides also many additional functions and features. Once the 9320 symbol in the GLM user interface is placed in the user interface, click on the 9320 icon to open the 9320 status display. This display contains a button to enter the configuration display. All configuration of 9320 can be done in the configuration display.
  • Page 32 Click the buttons on the top of the window to select the sub-page.  Display turn-off time – the 9320 display always turns off after a time, to increase the display life time. However, with this control the time-out duration can be adjusted to suit the application.

  • Page 33: Headphone Settings Configuration

    8.2.2 Headphone Settings Configuration Fig. 30. The headphone configuration of 9320 These settings are configured by the user for 9320 in the GLM software  Headphone left/right channel level control can be used to ensure that the left and right side of a heapdhone produce the same SPL;...
  • Page 34 When you are using loudspeakers that do not use the GLM management, avoid using the “SAM” level control settings as in this mode the output level from the 9320 is very high, in order to ensure the best possible audio quality, and this can results in excessive audio level which may be dangerous to your...

  • Page 35: 9320 Settings Set As A Group Property

    The headphone sensitivity is set as a part of the 9320 configuration in the GLM software. This value is used in displaying the SPL for the headphone output, and in calculating the noise dose when using the headphones.

  • Page 36: Output Level Trim

    Run the microphone cable to the 9320 and connect to the microphone input on the 9320 controller. This is the icon shown at the microphone input Follow the Quick Guide or Operating Manual to create the System Setup file.

  • Page 37: Level Alignment For Other Monitors

    8.7.3 AES/EBU Audio For a digital –30 dBFS input 9320 Reference Controller produces 100 dB sound level (SPL) at 1 m in free space when the volume is set to the maximum (0 dB). The sensitivity of the monitor system can be adjusted by the volume setting in the GLM software.

  • Page 38: Principles Of Exposure Calculation

    9320 Reference Controller Operating Manual 38 (52) Several weighting options are available for the SPL display. The weighting option is selected in the GLM configuration. The audio signal for the sound level and noise dose measurements can come from the measurement micorphone in case of loudspeaker-based monitoring or from the audio input directly in case of headphone monitoring.
  • Page 39 The standard for accumulating the dose is selected in the 9320 setup using the GLM software. The dose is naturally a personal quantity, so if the same 9320 dose is valid for one person working in the monitoring space. If several persons take turns to use the space, single dose calculation in 9320 is not accurate for an individual.

  • Page 40: How 9320 Obtains Exposure

    40 (52) 8.8.1 How 9320 obtains exposure The 9320 can continually measure the sound level at the listening position or estimate the sound level at the ears when using headphones. Using the continuous evaluation of the sound level at the listening...

  • Page 41: Measurement Microphone And Spl Weighting

    GLM software and by pressing ‘Load Cal’ to find the correct microphone calibration. The microphone calibration is fetched in the Genelec Cloud, and for the calibration setting to succeed, the user must be registered as a MyGenelec user and be logged in on his personal MyGenelec account. After reading, the microphone calibration is stored into the 9320 Reference Controller, and thereafter GLM reads the microphone calibration in the 9320 Reference Controller.
  • Page 42 9320 Reference Controller Operating Manual 42 (52) Fig. 38. Seeing the current SPL and selecting the SPL reading weighting.

  • Page 43: Independent Use Of 9320 Without Glm

    In the independent mode, the GLM and Aural ID Plug-In specific functions are not available in 9320 as these functions are implemented in GLM and Aural ID Plug-In software and not in 9320.

  • Page 44: Function Reference

    9320 Reference Controller Operating Manual 44 (52) 10 Function Reference This section present details on the functions available in 9320A. 10.1 MONO MONO is a mono signal produced by SUM = 0.5 (L+R) inserted into L and R channels. Note that the sum signal is attenuated by 6 dB, preventing significant subjective level change, and clipping when the MONO is used.

  • Page 45: Dim

    9320A. 10.7 BASS M BASS M key bypasses bass management when active. This function is available when a Genelec Smart Subwoofer is in use and the bass management has been set up using GLM. The BASS M enables quick comparison of the of the sound quality when the lowest frequencies are reproduced in the loudspeaker instead of the subwoofer.

  • Page 46: Operating Environment

    11 Operating Environment 11.1 Operating and Storage Environment The device is designed for indoor use only. The operating ambient temperature of 9320 should be 15-35 °C (50-95 °F) and the non-condensing relative humidity 20-80 %. When the product has been stored or transported in cold and is then taken into a warm room, the product should warm up to ambient temperature inside an unopened packing for at least three hours before opening the packing and connecting to the USB power.
  • Page 47 9320 Reference Controller Operating Manual 47 (52) Table 7. Typical system performance Parameter Unit AES/EBU AES/EBU Line input to Line input to Line input to input to input to line line output headphone AES/EBU headphone output output output output Frequency response, – 3 dB point 0 –...
  • Page 48 9320 Reference Controller Operating Manual 48 (52) Table 8. Typical output performance Parameter Unit Headphone output Analog line AES/EBU output output Connector 1/4 in TRS 1/4 in TRS XLR male Electrical interface Split supply, Balanced AES 3 ground referenced Maximum output voltage V RMS (dBu) 6 (17.8)
  • Page 49 9320 Reference Controller Operating Manual 49 (52) Table 9. Typical input performance Parameter Unit Analogue USB input AES/EBU input line input Connector mm (in) 6.3 (1/4) TRS USB-C XLR female Interface type, electrical Balanced USB 2.0 AES 3 High Speed Maximum input voltage (Lo Gain) n.a.
  • Page 50 9320 Reference Controller Operating Manual 50 (52) Fig. 39. Typical total harmonic distortion + noise performance of the headphone output at various headphone imedances.

  • Page 51: Notes

    Use moist soft textile cloth for wiping the surfaces on the 9320A. The device is not intended to be operated out of doors and is not sealed for moisture or dust. Do not expose 9320 to direct sunlight for extended periods as this can affect the materials and can heat the electronics to excessively.

  • Page 52: Guarantee

    This product is guaranteed for a period of two years against faults in materials or workmanship. The guarantee can be extended three years by registering the product at www.genelec.com. Refer to your supplier for full sales and guarantee terms in your region.

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